Passito

Ben Ryé Donnafugata is one of the most famous Sicilian passito wines in Italy and in the world, which has become a paradigm of Passito di Pantelleria. Its name in Arabic means "daughter of the wind", an epithet attributed to this Mediterranean island, struck by winds that blow on the bunches of grapes and on the crops, bringing with them intense and very characteristic aromas , the same ones we find in wine. The image that decorates the label is created by the designer Nicola Vitale and illustrates the work and effort of the winemakers in this area, illuminated by intense sunlight, with the 'dammuso', a typical architecture of the island in the background.

The name of this label recalls the one and only architect of its being, it is in fact the sun The name of this label recalls the one and only architect of its being, it is in fact the summer sun of our beloved land, the summer element of our beloved land, the element that determines its organoleptic characteristics. which determines its organoleptic characteristics. A raisin wine of great value, our Solarys bianco, a late harvest of grapes from A raisin wine of great value, our Solarys bianco, a late harvest of grapes from autochthonous vines, grown as saplings, left on the plant to dry gradually until the autochthonous vine , grown as saplings, left on the plant to dry gradually until reaching the natural sugar concentration; sweet, never cloying, a delicate to reach the natural sugar concentration; sweet, never cloying, a delicate nectar to be served chilled, with fresh fruit tarts or blue cheeses.

Il mostocotto è un prodotto tipico della tradizione casalinga abruzzese. Esso è presente nelle nostre case sin dal tempo degli antichi romani i quali utilizzavano questo liquido denso per addolcire e arricchire il sapore dei cibi oltre che, aggiunto all’acqua, per ottenere una bevanda dissetante ed energetica. Nelle opere degli scrittori latini Apicio, Catone, Columella e del poeta Ovidio, nato a Sulmona, si trovano testimonianze dell’uso del Mostocotto. Attualmente viene utilizzato come ingrediente nell’impasto di vari dolci tradizionali locali. Il mostocotto Praesidium è un succo dolce e denso, ottenuto durante il periodo della vendemmia facendo bollire, a fiamma diretta e moderata per 12-16 ore, il mosto fiore, proveniente al 100% da uve selezionate Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. La lavorazione è lunga e delicata al punto che da 10 litri di mosto se ne ricavano circa 2 di mostocotto Praesidium. Il mostocotto non contiene alcool. Può essere accompagnato a formaggi molto stagionati o ricotta, bollito misto o verdure grigliate. Può essere usato per farcire dolci e macedonia di frutta o, nel modo più tradizionale, come ingrediente nell’impasto di dolci locali abruzzesi. Arricchisce il sapore delle pere al forno

La vendemmia delle uve trebbiano e sauvignon è tardiva e si realizza in più tempi, scegliendo grappoli o parte di essi maggiormente attaccati dalla muffa nobile. Le uve raccolte, molto ricche di zuccheri vengono pigiate in modo soffice ed il mosto ottenuto viene fatto fermentare in serbatoi di acciaio inox. Dopo la fermentazione il vino viene travasato in carati di rovere francese da 225 litri dove rimane circa 12-14 mesi. Si presenta di colore dorato che assume riflessi più intensi, più carichi col passare degli anni ed ha un profumo intenso dal bouquet di miele, fiori e vaniglia. Al palato è dolce e pieno, di buon corpo e giusto equilibrio tra acidità, alcol e zuccheri.

Prodotto dal 100% di uve moscato si presenta di colore giallo dorato con aromi che ricordano le pesche ed il miele. Un vino da dessert, ben strutturato e molto armonico. E’ eccellente in abbinamento a formaggi stagionati o erborinati come il Roquefort e il Gorgonzola. Si sposa benissimo con il fegato grasso d’oca.

From one of the oldest vines in the world, Moscato Bianco, our Passito di Noto is born. Passito is an ancient wine that becomes current with a modern drying system. Explosive aromas of exotic fruit, jasmine, candied citrus, it is both complex and easy to love. The ideal companion of the great Sicilian tradition of sweets and ice cream.

Obtained thanks to the drying process of Sagrantino grapes.

Very ample wine, with great structure with a long aromatic persistence and a typical tannic finish supported by a pleasant sweetness.

Wine with great evolutionary capacities in the bottle. In fact, it can be refined in the bottle for many years, significantly improving.

Obtained from Vernaccia Nera grapes, with the production area at an altitude comparable to mountain wines where drying with hanging bunches is expected, at the end of which the must is left to ferment and refine in barriques for at least three years.

“Sweet as a moonlit night full. Of soft and warm hugs I crackled. To then get lost in thoughts and words between meditation and frivolity starting from one ne for a new one start."

The warm rays of this magnificent 2015 summer have allowed us to produce again a warm jewel: the "Sole d'Autunno", our organic Chardonnay passito. Already in the post in which I told you about the Cronistoria Della Biovendemmia 2015 I anticipated the return of this extraordinary sweet wine. But let's try to find out more about this nectar produced by Maso Martis organic farm on the hills of Trento only in a few exceptional years! Also in this case the rule applies that the quality of great wines does not start in the cellar, but first of all in the countryside... in fact, only with the presence of favorable conditions that guarantee an exceptional wine, does the production of the "Autumn Sun" begin ”. The grapes harvested with gradual maturation are carefully selected. Only the best and perfect bunches are placed in small crates and left to dry in a cool, well-ventilated room for a few months.

Not only albana, in our heart passito: everything played on elegance, balance and smoothness.

That is, as many would say that you should NOT write a wine technical sheet. But that's how I wrote it, straight off, drinking Albamarina side B, telling what is really important in wine: emotion. Have you tried Albamarina 2012 yet? Well done, it's a good wine, I'm sure you liked it. Now the "B side" comes out. Side B are 10 hectoliters of Catarratto passito 2012 that I had decided to throw away. As I always do when I do something new and my mom disagrees (basically ALL of the time), I said to her: Mom, what do you care? If it doesn't turn out good, we throw it away – or sell it in bulk. She is not very convinced, but after a few days of discussions she finally lets me do it (thanks mom). So: I left 15 hectoliters (yes, 15, then I'll explain) of passito in overfilled barrels, hoping for the fioretta to come, for another 18 months. INCREDIBLY, this wine, despite having been sulphited (and don't ask me how it's possible, because I don't know either) continued to ferment very slowly for another 18 months, until from the initial 13.5 it reached an alcohol content of 15% vol – a little more actually, but we don't tell anyone, okay? At some point it FINALLY came out good. But no normal good, just good. So: the B side. I took 10 hectoliters and bottled it (which is what you can now find on #vgm) and kept the other 5 in strictly full barrels to make a perpetual one. Which, when it's good, is the best thing in the world of wine. PERPETUAL IS WINE - if you don't believe it, call De Bartoli. But the perpetual, if it turns out good, we'll talk about it in 5/6 years. For the moment there is the B side.

Produced in small quantities, Nektar comes from Vermentino grapes grown on slopes sheltered by the mountains and near the sea. The bunches, selected and harvested by hand, and subsequently dried in airy environments, give a harmonious and elegant wine with an intense golden yellow color. A passito that represents our nectar, the name itself celebrates the Nektar: mythical drink of the gods, which Ganimende poured, and Hebe offered to the gods of Olympus.

Denomination: Ultimo, Passito di Mnazoni Bianco IGT Veneto. Grapes: Manzoni Bianco Recommended pairings: Savory cheeses, dry pastries and desserts with candied fruit. Alcohol: 14% Vol. Format: 0.375 litres. Serving temperature: 12-14°C. Typology: Passito

The Aleatico Passito dell'Elba docg 2021 is a natural passito obtained from the aromatic Aleatico vine, native to the island of Elba. After the harvest which generally takes place during the first half of September, the grapes are dried on special racks in the open air for a period of about 10-15 days. Vinified in steel containers at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins for about 7 days.

Falanghina del Sannio Taburno Passito DOP "Melissa" is an emblematic wine, capable of embodying the great brightness of the products made in Campania. Fattoria La Rivolta produces it starting from a strict selection of dried grapes, characterized by a strong concentration of sugars and flavours, which convey a full and decisive taste to the final sip. Freshness and minerality are perfectly blended together, enhancing a sweetness that is never cloying. The ideal bottle to place on the table at the end of dinner, to amaze your guests.

PRODUCT IN LIMITED QUANTITY The Passito della Rocca wine was born as an experiment of the company to create a "sweet wine" different from the tradition of the area., Produced from 1988 to 2008

Menhir is a liqueur sweet wine, with a small addition of alcohol, son of the island of Pantelleria. It is obtained from the Zibibbo variety which contains everything this splendid island contains: sun, volcanic earth, warm African winds. The grapes, after being dried in the sun, are left to macerate in the must during the entire fermentation which is blocked with a small addition of alcohol.

Jemara is a natural passito, with no added alcohol, son of the island of Pantelleria, where the entire production process is developed up to bottling, as required by the Production Regulations. It is obtained from the Zibibbo variety which contains everything this splendid island contains: sun, volcanic earth, warm African winds. The grapes, after being dried in the sun, are left to macerate in the must throughout the fermentation process, giving it unmistakable sweet and honeyed notes.